TRAFFIC
Gauteng
ZAF - Registered Nurse - Lesedi 2
Fresenius Medical Care
Job Description
Summary 
- Creating a future worth living for patients. Worldwide. Every day.
- Assist and improve the quality of life in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Treat and educate patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Nursing competency in haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
- Nursing care according to individual scope of practice and quality operating practice according to Fresenius Medical Care
- Respecting the integrity of the patient physician relationship
- Treating all patients with dignity and respect
- Collaborating with care team
- Admission of the patient into the acute or chronic treatment centre, recording and recapping of medical and surgical history
- Obtain patient information and inform billing department according to unit protocol
- Updating this information as the need arises according to unit protocol
- Obtain a dialysis prescription from the treating nephrologist or physician
- Ensure that the dialysis machine has been disinfected before use
- Lining and priming of machines with correct consumables
- Weighing the patient and calculating the dry weight and fluid removal
- Monitoring and recording of baseline vital signs
- Carry out all procedures strictly in accordance with NephroCare Standard Good Dialysis Care (ZA-CI-09-03), NephroCare Standard Hygiene and Infection Control (ZA-CI-09-04) and NephroCare Standard Water Concentrate and Dialysis Fluid for Haemodialysis and Related Therapies (ZA-CI-10-03)
- Record and report all patient data accurately using the Database Euclid and TDMS
- Administration of prescribed medication as per doctor's orders
- Disinfect the machines as per protocol
- Education of patient on renal disease aetiology and treatment modes, blood results, support services and dietary restrictions
- Update all patient files frequently and document all incidents to ensure medico legal requirements are met
- Stock ordering and control as delegated by the unit manager
- Environmental safety and infection control must be adhered
- Comply with immunization policy
- Comply with all FMC SOP's
- Any other duties assigned from time to time by the Clinic Head Nurse within the scope of practice of the registered nurse
- University degree or equivalent diploma; Registered General Nurse diploma at SANC
- Respecting the integrity of the patient physician relationship
- Collaborating with care teams
- Treating all patients with dignity and respect
- Acting ethically, fairly, courteously, competently, and proactively
- Treating patient safety as a priority
- Complying with the law and our policy regarding adverse event reporting and product complaints
- Knowledge of renal anatomy and physiology
- Aetiology and pathophysiology of the renal disease and treatment modalities
- Clinical skills must include aseptic techniques, infection control standards, venepuncture, vital sign monitoring, cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Accurate, precise recording keeping, data capturing and monthly qualitative dialysis assessments, disinfection and maintenance record keeping
- Maintain a safe and comfortable environment
- Keep the equipment, duty room and trolleys clean and stocked
- Check daily the resuscitation trolley to ensure that it is in optimal working condition
- Administer blood products as per doctors' orders, following protocol and record vital signs and report any adverse reaction
About This Role
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Salary Benchmark
R26,634/month
R21,761 to
R35,155/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Common Technologies
eClinicalWorks V12
Epic EHR
3M CodeComplete
Microsoft PowerPoint 365
Microsoft Edge
Google Chrome
Microsoft Excel 365
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Median Salary (ZAR)
R26,634/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
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